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Preparedness, regional collaboration, and fire and emergency management resources, coupled with a lucky break in the weather, were credited in a County After Action Report for stopping the December 2017 Lilac Fire’s fast-moving destructive path within 12 hours. The report released Friday also credits heroic actions of first responders for saving lives in dangerous conditions.
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The San Diego County Fire Authority gets by with a little help from our volunteer reserve firefighters. These volunteer firefighters help run emergency medical service calls, fight fires, participate in training and much more.
Public Safety
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A person suffering cardiac arrest or going into anaphylactic shock will receive immediate treatment from responding firefighter paramedics who were recently added to existing fire engine service in five communities.
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We’ve all heard this fire safety message: Create 100 feet of defensible space around your home. But what does that even mean? This Cal Fire expert shows us how to do it.
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San Diego County received 56 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties, which recognizes innovative, efficient programs.
Public Safety
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When County Fire needs a new vehicle, it doesn’t just run down to the firetruck dealer and drive one off the lot. Extensive customization goes into a new fire engine, aerial ladder truck, or specialty piece of equipment to match it to the distinct needs of the location it will serve. “Our fleet is the […]
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An independent fire rating agency informed the Board of Supervisors Tuesday that the County Fire Authority’s capabilities when it comes to fighting structural fires now rank in the top 10 percent nationally.